I made a few new friends while I was working nights last week. Speaking of, my night shift duties ended two weeks sooner than I was expecting! I enjoyed working nights; the office was quiet and the workmen were nice, but boy what it exhausting! When you’re working 12 hours a…
Last Saturday, I spent all day making a 50 gallon batch of Brunswick stew. For those of you unfamiliar with this southern tradition, a Brunswick stew is a hearty tomato-based stew made with chicken, Lima (butter) beans, corn, and potatoes. It is slow cooked in large batches for up to 8 hours…
I’m always on the hunt for new guinea pigs to feed my latest and greatest recipes to. This week, I found some willing volunteers while I was taking a training class for work. I’ve taken training classes for work in the past, so most of the instructors know me by now. And…
Apple pies are not only the quintessential American dessert, but also a staple of fall time dinner tables. In fact, sometimes it seems like that’s the only time we see apple desserts. Well, I say, no more! Let the apples be free from their 3-month engagement with chilly temperatures and falling leaves!…
